The benchmark for modern graphical fidelity. Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty raised the requirements, making an SSD mandatory. The dense city and NPC AI require strong multi-thread CPU performance. Path Tracing ('Overdrive Mode') is a feature reserved for high-end RTX 40 series cards with Frame Generation.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 158 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 126 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 72 FPS.
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is 84% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 0% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high), 4k (medium/high), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p (low/ultra), 4k (low/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4479. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 158 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation sets the ceiling at about 231 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 280 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 18% (FPS gap: 49 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.
Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU40% - 59% <> GPU65% - 75% <> | CPU46% - 63% <> GPU71% - 82% <> | CPU38% - 60% <> GPU78% - 85% <> | CPU32% - 52% <> GPU79% - 85% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU36% - 56% <> GPU94% - 97% <> | CPU37% - 56% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU28% - 54% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 46% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU36% - 45% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU37% - 47% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU29% - 46% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 36% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX 5000 Ada Generation pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 16% and 63% and GPU utilization between 65% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while RTX 5000 Ada Generation carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 78% at 1080p to 100% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 49% to 37%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 42% (37-47%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 49% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 41% and GPU 98%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 37% and GPU 100%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 49% (38-60%) and GPU 82% (78-85%), which keeps RTX 5000 Ada Generation well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Medium while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 0% above and your GPU is 84% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX 5000 Ada Generation can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 84% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 0% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4479 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $4095 GPU (Rank #74 Value)). Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #91 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Cyberpunk 2077 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k medium, 4k high.
Cyberpunk 2077 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Cyberpunk 2077 requires at minimum a Core i7-6700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 70 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-12700 and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5000 Ada Generation both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Cyberpunk 2077 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
